Description
Succulent slow cooker turkey breast elevates home-cooked meals with minimal effort. Home cooks can enjoy tender, flavorful meat without complex preparation, serving a delicious dinner you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.5 lb (2 kg) bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
- 1 large onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsps salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Herb Butter Preparation: Whisk softened butter with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and seasoning until smooth and fully integrated.
- Turkey Preparation: Pat turkey breast dry, gently separate skin from meat, and massage half the herbed butter underneath, then coat exterior with remaining butter mixture.
- Slow Cooker Setup: Spread thinly sliced onions across slow cooker base, then place seasoned turkey breast atop onion layer, ensuring stable positioning.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and roast on low temperature for 5-6 hours, periodically checking internal temperature and targeting 165°F (74°C) for optimal doneness.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer cooked turkey to baking sheet and broil briefly to achieve a golden, crisp exterior that enhances visual and textural appeal.
- Gravy Creation: Strain cooking liquids, discard solids, and create a roux by melting butter and incorporating flour. Gradually whisk in drippings and chicken broth until sauce thickens to a luxurious consistency.
- Serving: Rest turkey to redistribute juices, slice carefully, and serve with homemade gravy for an elegant culinary presentation.
Notes
- Prep Surface with Care: Always thoroughly pat turkey breast dry with paper towels to help butter adhere perfectly and ensure crispy, golden skin during cooking.
- Butter Massage Technique: Gently separate skin from meat and apply herbed butter underneath for maximum flavor penetration, ensuring even seasoning distribution throughout the breast.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to consistently monitor internal temperature, removing turkey exactly at 165°F to prevent dryness and maintain juicy, tender meat.
- Gravy Enhancement Hack: Save and strain cooking liquid for rich, flavorful homemade gravy, using a flour-based roux to create a smooth, luxurious sauce that complements the turkey perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg